The public is invited to meet Metro artist Fran Siegel for a series of morning activities in mid-Wilshire on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the research and inspiration that goes into Siegel’s artistic process, learn more about the neighborhood and its assets and get a behind-the-scenes look into Siegel’s site specific artwork for the concourse of the future Wilshire/La Brea Station.
Begin with an observation and orientation of sunlight and architecture outside the Korean Cultural Center at 9 a.m. sharp. This will be followed by a walking tour along Wilshire Boulevard with L.A. historian J. Eric Lynxwiler, then a curator talk at the Korean Cultural Center on ancient methods of marking time and history. Afterwards, enjoy a presentation of Fran Siegel’s project for Metro. The event wraps with a noontime sun observation.
Siegel is one of eight artists selected to create site-specific, integrated artworks for section one of the Westside Purple Line Extension Project.
Event Details:
Saturday, August 24, 2019
9 a.m. to noon
Meet on Wilshire Blvd. in front of the Korean Cultural Center:
5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Event will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
To get there, take Metro Bus 20 to Wilshire/Dunsmuir, or Metro Rapid 720 to Wilshire/Cloverdale. Limited free parking is available at the Korean Cultural Center behind the building. Metered parking also available on surrounding streets.
Click here to read the announcement about all eight artists selected to create artwork for section one of the Westside Purple Line Extension Project. Stay tuned for more news on meet-the-artist events.